Ensure Early Years settings and schools continue to develop the expertise and confidence of their team in order to support children with SEND.
- Every child is accepted and included into Early Years settings/schools.
- Parents/carers will have a clear understanding of how their child’s needs will be/are being supported and have access to a key professional to support the families needs.
- Children will be well prepared for the next phase in their educational journey.
Training
Develop your confidence and expertise supporting children with SEND.
SEND Surgeries
An opportunity to discuss emerging needs or barriers to learning,
For staff working with pre-school children (not in their Reception year) that have not yet been ‘brought to the attention’ of the local authority through an Early Years Child Alert.
To book an appointment email EYIS@northtyneside.gov.uk or telephone 0191 643 3730.
SENDCo Network
Keep up to date with local and national SEND agendas
Early Years Inclusion Service Team
Early Years Communication Outreach Team (EYCOT) as part of the Language and Communication Team
Sue Wilson
Tracy Fitzgerald
Administrative Officer / Data and Finance
Language and Communication Team
Tracy.Fitzgerald2@northtyneside.gov.uk
Rachel Elliott
Early Years Lead and Specialist Teacher
Language and Communication Team
Rachel.elliott@northtyneside.gov.uk
Nicola Etheridge
Early Years and Specialist Support Assistant
Language and Communication Team
Nicola.Etheridge@northtyneside.gov.uk
SEND Duty Helpline: Early Years
0191 643 3730
Providing information, advice, and guidance related to:
- educational services,
- support,
- and resources
Available for children who have or probably have special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Education
Services
for information and purchasing